What type is Gyarados?
Water Type with Flying Type.
So, four times weakness to Electric.
The Electric Type technique "100,000 Volts" was practically a chilling heavy blow to Gyarados.
The only thing to be grateful for is that Togekiss isn't an Electric Type Pokémon, or with the previous "Trick" boost, Gyarados might not be far from being knocked out.
Of course, Gyarados's naturally excellent Special Defense ability also played a role.
But now the situation has made Gyarados very passive in an instant.
Fortunately, Lance remained calm and didn't panic because Togekiss luckily drew "100,000 Volts" with "Waving Finger" and dealt heavy damage to Gyarados.
With an arm raised again, and a stern face, "Gyarados, Ghost Face!"
"Roar—!!"
Gyarados turned its head around and fiercely glared amidst Togekiss's laughter, a terrifying pitch-black face flew from above its head, the horrific appearance startled Togekiss into a brief daze.
Ghost Face: Frightens the opponent with a terrifying face, sharply reducing the opponent's speed.
Good chance!
Successful performance of "Ghost Face" means a good opportunity for Gyarados.
"Gyarados, use Frozen Fang again!"
Natsuhiko's face tightened slightly, "Ghost Face" really slowed Togekiss down, and facing the pouncing Gyarados, Natsuhiko had no choice but to choose a fallback strategy.
"Togepi!"
Togekiss, hit by "Ghost Face", immediately showed a pitiful look, crystalline tears swirled in its eyes.
Coquettish!
Even a fierce Pokémon like Gyarados felt some emotional sway from this cute display by Togekiss, reducing the power of its attack drastically.
Boom!!!
Yet, Frozen Fang, still amidst the terrifying jaws in its giant mouth, struck Togekiss.
They both fell from the air.
"Good chance! Gyarados, Earthquake!"
Although Togekiss is a Flying Type Pokémon that can be immune to Ground Type techniques, that's in an airborne state.
Now being pinned to the ground by Gyarados, the damage Earthquake might inflict shouldn't be underestimated.
Bang!
Gyarados's tail fiercely lashed the ground, rippling shallow yellow patterns spread out from its center towards the surroundings.
"Togepi!"
However, the "Coquettish" performed earlier by Togekiss also took effect at this moment.
Gyarados couldn't fully restrain it.
Using a "Divine Speed" technique, it quickly escaped Gyarados's mouth, and the Earthquake technique didn't successfully hit.
As Togekiss slightly breathed a sigh of relief, Natsuhiko's command reverberated in its mind again.
Initiate gambler mode.
Waving Finger!
Once again performing "Waving Finger," Togekiss didn't know what it would get.
But in the next second, the result became clear.
A small dark cloud suddenly appeared in the sky over the battlefield, golden thunder slurry roiled through the dark clouds.
At this moment, Gyarados wanted to swear.
What the heck.
"Gyarados, Dragon Dance!"
Lance's brows furrowed at this moment; he was genuinely surprised at how lucky Togekiss could be, had he not known Natsuhiko well enough, he might suspect if Natsuhiko was cheating.
This move is...
Thunder Strike!
Rumble!!!
Golden lightning, like a winding dragon, fiercely descended from the sky, carrying its fearsome power towards Gyarados on the ground.
If this "Thunder Strike" hits, no matter how strong Gyarados's Special Defense ability is, it'll be out.
But.
Lance knew Gyarados's greatest weakness was Electric, couldn't it have any defenses against it?
We saw.
Gyarados once more performed "Dragon Dance," dodging the falling thunder from the sky with an extremely elegant yet flexible move.
"Thunder Strike's" accuracy was still too low; although its power was strong enough, its practical use was not as good as "100,000 Volts."
Rumble!!!
Lightning struck the ground, smashing the surface, raising a large cloud of dust.
Gyarados's massive body was completely shrouded in the dust.
The next moment, a shadow swiftly dashed out of the smoke, a giant nearly seven meters long, wrapped in terrifying horror, extreme coldness once again rushed towards Togekiss.
Here comes "Frozen Fang" again!
"Togepi!"
Togekiss was already prepared, its three feather crowns vividly lit up "red, blue, yellow" light.
Triple Attack!
Attacks composed of three different attributes, surely one is "suitable" for Gyarados.
"Charge up!"
Lance clenched his fist, knowing there was no more time to dodge at this point.
Moreover, with Gyarados's current state, if it chose to dodge, afterward, there would indeed be no chance for a counterattack.
Thus, Gyarados forcefully endured Togekiss's "Triple Attack" and delivered "Frozen Fang" to Togekiss without hesitation.
Another direct confrontation.
Bang!!
Gyarados crashed heavily onto the ground.
But Togekiss, having endured Frozen Fang twice consecutively, also ended up in a very poor state.
Only.
At this moment, Gyarados could still force itself to stand up; such perseverance even Natsuhiko didn't anticipate.
Lance's eyes sparkled.
"Gyarados, Destructive Beam for the final blow!"
"Togepi!"
Togetic's two "Air Slashes" sliced down from above, cutting through layers of air barriers.
Yet, Togekiss, whose luck had been shown perfectly twice with "Waving Finger," now aptly demonstrated what is known as the "luck conservation law."